Connecting Rod: Installation

1. Lubricate connecting rod end threads with chassis lubricant before installing. Install connecting rod ends to adjuster tube. Connecting rod end threads must be adjusted equally within 3 threads. Install adjuster clamps and clamp bolts. Slot in adjuster tube and slot in clamp must be properly positioned. See Figure .
2. Connecting rod ends must rotate through full travel and travel must be maintained during clamp tightening. See Figure . Install connecting rod end to pitman arm, ensuring seal is on ball stud. Tighten Steering Linkage Installer (J-29193 or J-29194) to 40 ft. lbs. (54 N.m) to seat tapers. Install and tighten connecting rod-to-pitman arm nut.
3. Install connecting rod end to steering arm. Install and tighten connecting rod-to-steering arm nut. Tighten bolts and nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  table at the end of this article. Adjust toe-in. For wheel alignment information see WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES article in WHEEL ALIGNMENT.

To install, reverse removal procedure. Ensure seal is on ball stud. Using Steering Linkage Installer (J-29193 or J-29194), seat tapers to 40 ft. lbs. (54 N.m). Tighten nuts to specification. See the TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  table.